2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$13,432
Net Price
59%
Admitted
79%
Enrolled
63%
Graduation Rate
21/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Brigham Young University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 34,811. In 2021, there were 428 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in Utah and ranks #46 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
428
Total Enrollment
34,811
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Ranking for Brigham Young University
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Utah Rank
Combining ranking factors for 8 schools that offer psychology degrees in Utah, Brigham Young University ranks #1.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Brigham Young University ranks #46.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Brigham Young University offers General Psychology, Personality Psychology and Research Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, School Psychology and Social Work. At the doctorate level Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
| Clinical Psychology | – | – | 6 |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 13 | 6 |
| General Psychology | 282 | 5 | 6 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy | – | 11 | 4 |
| Personality Psychology | 7 | – | – |
| Research Psychology | 37 | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | 13 | – |
| Social Work | – | 38 | – |
| Total Graduates | 326 | 80 | 22 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 11,608 students applied to the Brigham Young University. The university admitted 59% and 79% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Utah universities is 12,927. On average, all Utah institutions admit 82% and 33% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Brigham Young University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 89%. Compared to all Utah four or more years colleges, the percentage is 70%.
The overall graduation rate for Brigham Young University is 63%, compared to 55% for all Utah universities.
Compare BYU to Utah Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Brigham Young University to the average of all Utah four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
BYU
11,608
Applicants
59%
Percent Admitted
79%
Percent Enrolled
89%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
UT Colleges
12,927
Applicants
82%
Percent Admitted
33%
Percent Enrolled
70%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1,347 or 68% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 624 or 32% part-time faculty members employed at Brigham Young University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,290 or 65%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
BYU
21 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
68%
Percent Full-Time
32%
Percent Part-Time
65%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
UT Colleges
20 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
59%
Percent Full-Time
41%
Percent Part-Time
55%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Brigham Young University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $6,120, and the average cost for books and supplies is $912.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $7,700 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Brigham Young University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Brigham Young University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $8,048 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $5,066 |
| Total Living Expenses | $13,114 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $6,120 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $912 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $20,146 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $7,700 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $0 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $7,700 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Brigham Young University is $13,432. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Brigham Young University to all Utah universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
BYU
$20,146
Cost to Attend
$6,835
Average Financial Aid
65%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,432
Net Price
UT Colleges
$22,864
Cost to Attend
$8,150
Average Financial Aid
85%
Percent Receiving Aid
$12,919
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 3,928 or 65%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 23,476 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $6,835.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 23,476 | $6,835 |
| Pell Grants | 10,786 | $5,267 |
| Federal Student Loans | 3,818 | $5,739 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Brigham Young University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
BYU
23,476
Grant or Scholarship Aid
62%
Grants or Scholarships
10,786
Number of Pell Grants
28%
Pell Grants
3,818
Federal Student Loans
10%
Federal Student Loans
UT Colleges
11,289
Grant or Scholarship Aid
56%
Grants or Scholarships
5,256
Number of Pell Grants
26%
Pell Grants
3,544
Federal Student Loans
18%
Federal Student Loans
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